Home for Destitute Catholic Children

Persons wishing to adopt a child from the Home were required to bring recommendations from their parish priest.

[4] In June 1867, a lot of 50,606 square feet (4,701.5 m2) on Harrison Avenue, opposite the Church of the Immaculate Conception was purchased, and in October, 1870, the cornerstone of the structure at Harrison Avenue, East Concord and Stoughton streets was laid.

[5] The Home was supported altogether by voluntary subscriptions, and an annual Charity Ball was given for its benefit.

Total expenses were US$25,413; value of property owned and occupied for corporate purposes was US$140,000; and the value of investments was US$61,599.

It had schoolrooms, playrooms, dormitories, infirmaries, bathrooms, and dining rooms, affording ample accommodation for more than 200 children at one time.

[4] A statue of Our Lady of Purity, made of Italian marble, was mounted on a cement pedestal and occupied a prominent place in the gardens where it cold be seen from the home building.